Welding Processes Certificate

What can I do with this?

The Welding Processes Certificate

• Trains students in multiple welding processes.
• Prepares students for an entry level welding position in diverse fields.
• Promotes safe and clean work habits.

What will I learn?

• To demonstrate competency in major welding processes used in industry.
• To apply welding processes and the use of hand tools and shop equipment to fabricate projects.
• To accurately fabricate items from technical drawings using appropriate math skills.
• To apply and practice workplace safety policies and procedures while learning welding and related skills.

Program Learning Outcome Assessments

I learned a lot from one of the best instructors and experienced welders I know.

—Ryan Holden, Student

What courses do I take?

Note: Some courses within the major may have a required prerequisite. If you feel you have equivalent knowledge and skills to those included in the prerequisite course through professional experience, licensure, or certification, you have the opportunity to submit a Prerequisite Challenge to be reviewed by the faculty chair. For the Prerequisite Challenge to be considered, you must submit documentation/verification to substantiate the basis for the challenge. Please consult a counselor for more information regarding Prerequisite Challenge.

Program Pathways

All classes needed for this certificate are available at the following campuses: Ridgecrest / IWV Tehachapi

See Counseling for specific help with enrolling and completing this major.

How can I afford it?

This degree requires 12.0 units and will likely take 1 semester.

Approximate Total Costs

*This is an estimate. Actual costs will vary.

Need help? Financial Aid can help with fee waivers and scholarships and other aid. Make sure to fill out your FAFSA every January.